Why Sprouts' Seafood Department Is Far Better Than Most Shoppers Realize - Tasting Table

"Stepping into a Sprouts doesn't feel the same as most grocery stores. The space is more open, with a smaller percentage allocated toward aisles of packaged goods, and more room for fresh produce, bulk bins, and excellent counters for meats and seafood. It's right there in the full name - Sprouts Farmers Market - but the stores really do convey that feeling, particularly in the seafood department."

"The quality of the seafood department goes well beyond the staff, with the grocery chain making a real effort to both provide quality products and ensure they are doing their part in the stewardship of the planet. All seafood products sold at Sprouts stores undergo a strict verification process to ensure they meet the company's high standards in areas like traceability, labor practices, and environmental policy. With all of that, it is no wonder Sprouts is one of the grocery chains with the best seafood."

"Sprouts lays out the principles of its "responsible seafood sourcing policy" on the company website, and it is a solid set of rules beginning with traceability. For there to be any chance of sticking to policies, the buyer needs to be absolutely certain of where and how the seafood is sourced. Sprouts only purchases from traceable sources with third-party certifications and documents confirming the chain of control for the product."

Sprouts Farmers Market emphasizes an open-store layout that allocates more space to fresh produce, bulk bins, and meat and seafood counters instead of packaged aisles. Seafood clerks are knowledgeable and assist customers with selection and special requests for recipes. The seafood department combines trained staff with corporate policies aimed at environmental stewardship. All seafood sold at Sprouts undergoes strict verification to meet standards for traceability, labor practices, and environmental policy. Sprouts purchases only from traceable sources supported by third-party certifications and documentation that confirm chain of control for each product.

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